Editorial urges restraint in choosing battles over Rhodes remarks
The Aiken NAACP calls for radio host Austin Rhodes to be fired after remarks about Crystal Mangum. The piece argues the phrase’s pop culture status has diluted impact and that respect is earned, urging counseling and accountability for Mangum while defending free speech for others.
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Specter says probe of firings contrasts with facts
Houston lawyer Tom Ajamie comments on the conviction of former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio for illegally selling 52 million dollars in stock. He notes the government's case adds momentum as Specter leads the Judiciary Committee investigating the 2006 U.S. attorney firings.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roles and Contact Lines
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest News Director Timothy E. Obriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with corresponding email handles.
Column Ideology and Virginia Tech Remarks Spark Global Debate
The piece argues Irish and international media exhibit anti American bias and distortion. It cites a Fox News joke misreported by Andrew Buncombe, blasts left leaning outlets, and links Virginia Tech coverage to global hostility toward the United States, urging restraint and reflection.
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Letters to the editor urge action on WEP GPO reform
The letter urges support for the Social Security Fairness Act S206 to eliminate WEP and GPO penalties for teachers and retirees. It provides contact info for Sen. Baucus and Sen. Grassley and urges readers to call and fax to push the bill from committee to the Senate floor. The second letter condemns gun violence after Virginia Tech, calling for mental health resources and national mourning. It ends with a remark from John Feeney.
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Spring Fling at Millbrook Elementary PTA Helps Children Enjoy Day
Brenda Bruner of Millbrook Elementary School PTA praises a 2007 Spring Fling event. Parents teachers and staff collaborated despite space limits to host games sliming booth and donations from local businesses. John Sisson and Giggleworks donated moon walks and tickets.
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